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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7853095" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>After a satisfying meal at the Gatereach, the companions were still deep in debate regarding their plans when they heard a rapping at the door. Rahnee answered it and let in Jamal, who thanked her for being able to come in out of the rain, brushing some from her hair. After making her greetings to the group, Jamal was introduced to Veran and wryly commented on his "cheery" demeanor. Jokull, whom Jamal called her "handsome knight," took and kissed her proffered hand while she whispered something to him. As they all took seats in the common area, Jokull commented that he was sorry he had not seen Jamal's latest performance, which word on the street said was "scandalous." Jamal clapped her hands merrily and expressed her happiness that the performance, about the Bleths and their castle perpetually under construction, was a hit. Rahnee commented that it sounded at least as entertaining as a song she had heard on the street about the "noble lady Ronny" and her half-orc lover. Jamal mentioned, to the sound of Brok-Tul's grumbling and knuckles cracking, that she had heard it as well, but did not take street rumors for the full truth. <em>(I too am puzzled by the sudden appearance of the bawdy ballad. Who would take notice of their relationship and activities and go to the trouble of coming up with this song? Perhaps the Westgate bards were lacking other material in 1372 DR? But I doubt it.--C)</em></p><p></p><p>When asked by Rahnee the reason for her visit, Jamal smiled and said that she had wanted to see how the "merry band" had been doing, since she had heard about their adventures involving giant-slaying and escaping from a dragon. Brok-Tul raised his speculation about false Gondites, based on the truth-telling incident at the Urdo dock, which Jamal archly compared to Brok-Tul's previous tales of secret assassins following him. Jamal quieted and turned serious, however, when Brok-Tul mentioned the recent visit by "The Vulture." Jamal considered the group fortunate to have escaped with their skins, commenting that the Vulture must have felt that he profited somehow from keeping them alive. Jamal asked if the group would be in town for the elections, which Rahnee answered in the affirmative, mentioning that the Mercenaries Guild had already asked them about elections-related contracts.</p><p></p><p>Brok-Tul inquired about news of the Houses and their election plans, specifically House Cormaeril. Jamal said that Cormaeril seemed to be keeping a low profile, provoking some knowing comments from the group. Jamal thought that House Urdo would firmly back a candidate of their own, but she didn't believe that Cormaeril or Bleth could put forward a strong candidate, given their relative newness to Westgate; meanwhile, Lady Thistle was too young to be House Thalavar's candidate. Brok-Tul raised the possibility of outside backing for Cormaeril or Bleth, alluding indirectly to Thayan involvement. Jamal indicated she would be interested in knowing if any outside players were involved, while growing increasingly puzzled at Veran's opaque commentary on the situation. Aerikoth dryly complimented Jamal on her ability to get others to talk. Jamal offhandedly commented that she would not ask them what business they had with Gondeth, although she hoped they could compare notes as the election approached.</p><p></p><p>Rahnee continued by smoothly asking what the Thayans would want with a "backwater" town like Westgate, prompting an explanation from Jamal about Westgate's importance as a trading center on the Sea of Fallen Stars. Brok-Tul, showing off his newly-modified Helmite equipment, then announced that he would be dedicating a shrine to Helm in the burnt-out space of Leira's old temple. His plans received somewhat skeptical good wishes from Jamal.</p><p></p><p>Brok-Tul, quieter than usual, pulled up a chair and told Jamal of his struggles since childhood, promising to try to better the lives of those most in need in Westgate's streets. Jamal, moved by his words, said she was serious in her intention to send business Brok-Tul's way when the shrine was established. Turning to Jokull, Jamal expressed a desire to get a tour of the upstairs part of the house, and he escorted her up, spending the next hour alone with her before escorting her out. <em>(Jamal, as a Harper and a street bard, was no doubt in her element with the coming elections and Thayan intrigue. Jokull, it is also now more clear, is becoming a player along with her in events. Yet the game is not so simple. --R)</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7853095, member: 7015827"] After a satisfying meal at the Gatereach, the companions were still deep in debate regarding their plans when they heard a rapping at the door. Rahnee answered it and let in Jamal, who thanked her for being able to come in out of the rain, brushing some from her hair. After making her greetings to the group, Jamal was introduced to Veran and wryly commented on his "cheery" demeanor. Jokull, whom Jamal called her "handsome knight," took and kissed her proffered hand while she whispered something to him. As they all took seats in the common area, Jokull commented that he was sorry he had not seen Jamal's latest performance, which word on the street said was "scandalous." Jamal clapped her hands merrily and expressed her happiness that the performance, about the Bleths and their castle perpetually under construction, was a hit. Rahnee commented that it sounded at least as entertaining as a song she had heard on the street about the "noble lady Ronny" and her half-orc lover. Jamal mentioned, to the sound of Brok-Tul's grumbling and knuckles cracking, that she had heard it as well, but did not take street rumors for the full truth. [I](I too am puzzled by the sudden appearance of the bawdy ballad. Who would take notice of their relationship and activities and go to the trouble of coming up with this song? Perhaps the Westgate bards were lacking other material in 1372 DR? But I doubt it.--C)[/I] When asked by Rahnee the reason for her visit, Jamal smiled and said that she had wanted to see how the "merry band" had been doing, since she had heard about their adventures involving giant-slaying and escaping from a dragon. Brok-Tul raised his speculation about false Gondites, based on the truth-telling incident at the Urdo dock, which Jamal archly compared to Brok-Tul's previous tales of secret assassins following him. Jamal quieted and turned serious, however, when Brok-Tul mentioned the recent visit by "The Vulture." Jamal considered the group fortunate to have escaped with their skins, commenting that the Vulture must have felt that he profited somehow from keeping them alive. Jamal asked if the group would be in town for the elections, which Rahnee answered in the affirmative, mentioning that the Mercenaries Guild had already asked them about elections-related contracts. Brok-Tul inquired about news of the Houses and their election plans, specifically House Cormaeril. Jamal said that Cormaeril seemed to be keeping a low profile, provoking some knowing comments from the group. Jamal thought that House Urdo would firmly back a candidate of their own, but she didn't believe that Cormaeril or Bleth could put forward a strong candidate, given their relative newness to Westgate; meanwhile, Lady Thistle was too young to be House Thalavar's candidate. Brok-Tul raised the possibility of outside backing for Cormaeril or Bleth, alluding indirectly to Thayan involvement. Jamal indicated she would be interested in knowing if any outside players were involved, while growing increasingly puzzled at Veran's opaque commentary on the situation. Aerikoth dryly complimented Jamal on her ability to get others to talk. Jamal offhandedly commented that she would not ask them what business they had with Gondeth, although she hoped they could compare notes as the election approached. Rahnee continued by smoothly asking what the Thayans would want with a "backwater" town like Westgate, prompting an explanation from Jamal about Westgate's importance as a trading center on the Sea of Fallen Stars. Brok-Tul, showing off his newly-modified Helmite equipment, then announced that he would be dedicating a shrine to Helm in the burnt-out space of Leira's old temple. His plans received somewhat skeptical good wishes from Jamal. Brok-Tul, quieter than usual, pulled up a chair and told Jamal of his struggles since childhood, promising to try to better the lives of those most in need in Westgate's streets. Jamal, moved by his words, said she was serious in her intention to send business Brok-Tul's way when the shrine was established. Turning to Jokull, Jamal expressed a desire to get a tour of the upstairs part of the house, and he escorted her up, spending the next hour alone with her before escorting her out. [I](Jamal, as a Harper and a street bard, was no doubt in her element with the coming elections and Thayan intrigue. Jokull, it is also now more clear, is becoming a player along with her in events. Yet the game is not so simple. --R)[/I] [/QUOTE]
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